Q: What do I expect when I have cataract surgery? A: The human eye functions like a camera. The lens inside the eye focuses the images onto the retina so we can see. So, when the lens becomes cloudy, ...

A cataract is when the natural lens inside the eye turns cloudy, leading to decreased vision. In the old days, cataract surgery was considered only when the cataract was ripe or fully mature. In ...

Q: How does Medicare cover for cataract surgery? A: Cataract occurs when the natural lens inside the eye becomes cloudy. Most cataracts are associated with aging. Other causes of cataracts include ...

BERLIN — Technological advancements and the development of intraocular lenses (IOLs) have significantly improved the care of patients with cataracts, especially for those who would prefer not to wear ...

75 years ago, on November 29, 1949, Dr. Harold Ridley implanted the first intraocular lens in an eye after cataract extraction at St. Thomas Hospital in London. The introduction of an intraocular lens ...

Blue Fin Vision®, the consultant-led eye surgery clinic founded by Mr Mfazo Hove, has reaffirmed its ongoing collaboration with ZEISS Medical ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Cataract surgery has been around for decades. But technology has upped the game. A cataract is a natural clouding and hardening of the lens of the eye over time. Ophthalmologists ...

Most people have a relative, friend or neighbor who has had to deal with a cataract. Nearly 24.5 million Americans age 40 or older are affected by cataracts, and it’s the leading cause of blindness ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a candidate for cataract surgery. When discussing this ...

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. It’s normal to have anxiety about cataract surgery—and even postpone scheduling the procedure out of fear. But it shouldn’t be ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- New technology is bringing clarity to those with blurry vision. EYE-Q is now offering the Light Adjustable Lens to patients who are having cataract surgery. According to Dr.

Cataracts are incredibly common among older adults. More than half of all Americans over age 80 either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove them. “They are a common eye condition where the ...